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Everyone in Zimbabwe – rich, poor, black, white – needs God's gift of conversion and healing, Pope Francis told the nation's bishops. "Fearlessly proclaim this Gospel of hope, bringing the Lord's message into the brokenness of our time, tirelessly preaching forgiveness and the mercy of God," the pope said in a message to the bishops. Meeting bishops…

King Juan Carlos of Spain received a tribute from the country's bishops after he announced his decision to abdicate in favour of his son. The executive committee of the Span's bishops' conference described the work of the outgoing 76-year-old king as having "extraordinary value" because of his work on behalf of democracy during his 39…

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